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[TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( November 29, 2018 Top!Top?elq_mid=88026&elq_cid=22844169 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [Buckle Up: A Closer Look at Airline Security Breaches]( Cyberattacks on airports and airlines are often unrelated to passenger safety - but that's no reason to dismiss them, experts say. [Incorrect Assessments of Data Value Putting Organizations at Risk]( Information security groups often underestimate or overestimate the true value of data assets, making it harder to prioritize controls. [Federal Indictments in SamSam Ransomware Campaign]( Two Iranian nationals have been indicted on multiple counts by a federal grand jury in connection with the SamSam ransomware attacks that struck government, critical infrastructure, and healthcare organizations. [Vulnerabilities Dip 7%, but Researchers Are Cautious]( Risk Based Security reports 16,172 bugs disclosed through the end of October, but researchers warn things may change. [To Stockpile or Not to Stockpile Zero-Days?]( As the debate rages on, there is still no simple answer to the question of whether the government should stockpile or publicly disclose zero-day vulnerabilities. [The "Typical" Security Engineer: Hiring Myths & Stereotypes]( In an environment where talent is scarce, it's critical that hiring managers remove artificial barriers to those whose mental operating systems are different. [MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY]( Middle!Middle?elq_mid=88026&elq_cid=22844169 HOT TOPICS [7 Real-Life Dangers That Threaten Cybersecurity]( Cybersecurity means more than bits and bytes; threats are out there IRL, and IT pros need to be prepared. [New Hacker Group Behind 'DNSpionage' Attacks in Middle East]( Motives are not fully clear, though data exfiltration is one possibility, Cisco Talos says. [Transforming into a CISO Security Leader]( Are you thinking of changing your career route from techie to CISO? Are you making the right choice? Only you know for sure. [MORE]( EDITORS' CHOICE [2018 Hacker Kids Gift Guide]( Fun gift choices that foster design thinking and coding skills in kids both young and old. [How to Find a Privacy Job That You'll Love (& Why)]( Advice from a millennial woman who has done it: Find your niche and master your craft. You will be amazed at how significant your work will be. [Survey: Business to Mobile to Mainframe]( Be one of the first 25 to respond to our latest survey and receive a $25 Amazon gift card and enter a drawing to win a pair of Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones valued at $199.95.This survey is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Beats or Apple®. Bonus: You'll also receive the survey results! 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